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South Africa Cape Colony - Molten coal mine
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South Africa Cape Colony - Molten coal mine
South Africa Cape Colony - Molten coal mine - Coal truck coming out of mine - miners sitting either side. Part of Box 169 Boswell Collection - South Africa Cape Colony. Date: circa 1900
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Cape Coal Colony Coming Mine Miners Molten Truck
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This evocative photograph captures the raw energy and labor-intensive nature of coal mining in the South Africa Cape Colony during the early 1900s. The image shows a coal truck emerging from the dark, ominous entrance of a molten coal mine. The truck, filled to capacity with glistening black coal, is pulled out by a team of two miners, each seated on either side, their faces illuminated by the light of their lanterns. The mine, located in South Africa's Cape Colony, was a significant contributor to the region's economic growth during this period. The miners, dressed in heavy work clothing and protective gear, embody the grit and determination required to extract the valuable resource from the earth. The steam and smoke emanating from the mine entrance add to the sense of heat and intensity, while the contrast between the dark mine entrance and the bright sunlight outside emphasizes the stark divide between the two worlds. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life and working conditions of coal miners in the South Africa Cape Colony during the early 20th century.
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